In this new collection by World Fantasy Award winner Jeff VanderMeer, the secret lives of librarians, doctors, lawyers, university students, bank tellers, sex shop clerks and dozens of others are revealed for the first time. Ordered by profession, these short-short stories range from the hilarious to the somber, the absurd to the revelatory. Using real people as the springboard, VanderMeer has created a rich blend of the factual and the imaginary in which everyone gets the secret life they deserve. A luminous little book meant for dipping into one secret life at a time.
Jeff VanderMeer
Jeff VanderMeer is an acclaimed author known for his groundbreaking work "Annihilation," a genre-defying novel exploring themes of nature, identity, and the unknown. His literary style is characterized by vivid imagery, surreal settings, and intricate world-building. VanderMeer's contributions to literature include pushing boundaries and challenging conventions in speculative fiction.